I absolutely LOVE this card !! So simple, but since the orchid is a flower with understated elegance, I had to leave it clean.
I bought a pack of The Langton watercolor paper, since Fabriano's seem a bit expensive for me. I cut a piece off that measured 4.25 X 10, and scored it at 5. I then tore just a bit off the bottom, for the Fabriano touch.
I stamped the orchid from Botanical Dreams from Gina K (designed by Asela Hopkins) in black stazon, and used my Stampin' Up! markers to color it in, using my No Copics, No Problem Tutorial (Or Video). I then stamped the sentiment, and added the ribbon across the top.
I wanted to make the image look 3D, so I used my C1 Copic marker (I got mine from All That Scraps) and drew in a shadow. I tried to mimic the way a real shadow would look, so did I pull it off? I think it worked, but I'll really know if you tell me. I know, kinda pimping for comments, but HEY, I love to read from you and get your thoughts too...hehehe. Oh, to color my orchids, I searched Google Images so that I could make it look more realistic. Have fun and happy stamping!!
definately pulled off the shadow - brilliant! Is that particular copic the best for shadowing? Or is there a particular SU marker that can be used? best regards Tracy
Posted by: Tracy | April 05, 2009 at 09:33 PM
it really is a great shadow, very impressive
Posted by: Melanie Muenchinger | August 02, 2008 at 11:48 AM
I love this card Julie, so plain but pretty. And my favorite plant,mine has 8 flowers white and purple and started blooming in Feb. and to this day has not lost a single flower. Easiest plant to have around and so exquisite. Huggs Eileen
Posted by: Eileen Bartsch | July 27, 2008 at 08:13 PM
Are you kidding me, you really drew that shadown in yourself, that looks so amazing, I would say AWESOME job on it! Very pretty card!
Posted by: Conniecrafter | July 27, 2008 at 02:13 PM
Wow...awesome card. The thing that really drew me in to comment was your shadow...it's fabulous and really makes this card so very wonderful. Great job.
Posted by: Lynn Mercurio | July 26, 2008 at 11:09 AM
Yes, you absolutely pulled off the shadow! GREAT work!
Posted by: Angel | July 26, 2008 at 11:06 AM
Hi from Georgetown, TX, This is so elegant and you are more too humble as an artist.
Posted by: Caroline Knauth | July 26, 2008 at 10:39 AM
Your shadow is perfect in form and in density of color. Your coloring is also fabulous. I admire the closeness of "Believe" to the orchid that gives it a oneness. I'm prone to separate the message from the image and will have to work on correcting that. This is a beautiful card. I've lurked on your site for ages and rarely make a comment, but have always enjoyed your blog and appreciated your helpful hints and tutorials. TFS.
Posted by: Pat J | July 26, 2008 at 09:37 AM
i think you TOTALLY hit the shadow perfectly!
Posted by: Cat | July 25, 2008 at 02:13 PM
The shadow is sooo amazing. When I grow up in the stamping world (have only been stamping 2 years) - I want to be just like you !
Posted by: annemarie hocking | July 25, 2008 at 11:51 AM
Excellent job Julie. Very creative.
Posted by: Jane Harrah | July 25, 2008 at 11:28 AM
OMG - you are freakin' amazing! I'm blown away that you drew that shadow in free hand - you are SOOOOOOOOOOOO talented. Love, love, love this card. It fulfills 2 SCS Dirty Girl challenges from this week too - watercolour and simple white card.
I bow to you stamping goddess!
Posted by: Glenda | July 25, 2008 at 11:02 AM
WONDERFUL JULIE!!!!!!!!! The shadow really makes the whole card come alive...I love it. Never thought to do that myself...hum. You are my inspiration to try new things. Thank you. evette
Posted by: evette | July 25, 2008 at 10:58 AM
Beautiful card! Shadow is amazing. I love all the extras that you add to your cards; very creative.
Posted by: Cheryl | July 25, 2008 at 07:58 AM
The shadow is terrific.
Posted by: katie Bolinger | July 25, 2008 at 07:39 AM
I really thought you used a stencil to create the shadow, unbelievable! You do such a great job. You are so talented, I would have never thought of making a shadow but I will try it now. Thanks for all you do.
Posted by: Lynn | July 25, 2008 at 07:18 AM
Yep - you really did 'pull it off'!!!!
I truly thought that the sahdow was part of the stamp - so i for one was totally fooled. Great job
Posted by: megan | July 25, 2008 at 06:50 AM
Your shadow is totally right on and beautiful!! I love everything about this card.
Posted by: Julie Carlisle | July 25, 2008 at 06:47 AM
WOW!~Yes you pulled it off. That is amazing. That shadow looks like it came with the stamp. How cool would that be to have a shadow come with a stamp?!?! Because there is no way I could do what you did!
Great job.
Posted by: jules p | July 25, 2008 at 06:40 AM
Very elegant! The shadow was the second thing I noticed (after the colored image, lol). I'm in awe; oh my gosh! Yes, you pulled it off!! Incredible!
Posted by: Elaine | July 25, 2008 at 06:39 AM
Oh, that's cool - first words out of my mouth when I saw the shadow effect on the orchid card. I have been reading your blog for ages and never work up the courage to comment, but I really liked your effect today. Thanks for the wonderful inspiration :)
Posted by: Elizabeth Sova | July 25, 2008 at 06:17 AM
Such a pretty image and card-great shadow-looks like part of the stamp!! tfs
Posted by: Bev James | July 25, 2008 at 06:09 AM
The shadow is totally believable! Great Job.
Posted by: Cindy | July 25, 2008 at 05:27 AM
Julie
I, too, thought there must be an extra stamp in the set - the shadow stamp! What a great job! Now we need your tutorial on shadowing stamps!
Posted by: Patti | July 25, 2008 at 05:09 AM
Oh my gosh! This is gorgeous! You totally nailed the shadowing! Beautiful!
Posted by: Lesa | July 24, 2008 at 11:31 PM
Oh, sorry, can't read!! You already mentioned what you used for the shadow. I'll just have to get me one of those copics!
Posted by: Joey Tipping | July 24, 2008 at 10:22 PM
Hi Julie, just LOVED the orchid card and the shadow is so perfect. What did you use to color that? It looks so real. Fantastic job. You amaze me. Thanks for sharing. Joey
Posted by: Joey Tipping | July 24, 2008 at 10:18 PM
Oh my gosh...yes, I should say you pulled it off. I did a double take...then a triple take to check out that shadow. I had to wonder if you had colored in the stamp first since it looks so perfect...and that the shadow was included.
Posted by: Denise ~ Paper Ponderings | July 24, 2008 at 10:14 PM
the card is wonderful and the shadowing just finishes it off. thanks so much for sharing and give away such good ideas
Posted by: MaryAnn Grove | July 24, 2008 at 08:20 PM
WOW!This is gorgeous.The colors and the shadow are perfect.Great job!
Marie H
Posted by: Marie H | July 24, 2008 at 08:00 PM
Nice work!!
Posted by: Sharon in NE | July 24, 2008 at 07:33 PM
Your shadowing is awesome. You ROCK girl!!!
Posted by: Cheryl | July 24, 2008 at 07:32 PM
This is gorgeous, Julie! The coloring is beautiful and the shadow looks absolutely real. Great job!
Posted by: Mary Davidson | July 24, 2008 at 07:31 PM
What an amazing card to say the least. Now you MUST show us all how you did the shadow!!
Posted by: Sara Cross | July 24, 2008 at 07:13 PM
The shadow is AWESOME!! It's one of the first thing I noticed and I thought to myself....how did she do that?! You rock!
~Lacey
www.handstampedbylacey.typepad.com
Posted by: Lacey Stephens | July 24, 2008 at 07:09 PM
Wow that is awesome! I love the shadow. That is so realistic looking. Love the stamp also. Clean is great for this card!
Posted by: Tammy H | July 24, 2008 at 07:03 PM
This is a very nice card a first I thought it was a shadow stamp!!Good job Julie.
Posted by: Tina | July 24, 2008 at 07:01 PM
Okay, I was POSITIVE that the shadow was stamped with a lighter marker on the stamp at the same time you stamped the image. So, that tells you for sure. You SO have my vote!!!
Posted by: Sandra | July 24, 2008 at 06:53 PM
This is fantastic coloring..shadowing WHOA!
fabulous!
DebiNicol
Posted by: Debi Nicol | July 24, 2008 at 06:49 PM
This is fantastic. Love the shadow - it adds a whole dimension to the image!!
Deanne
xx
Posted by: Deanne | July 24, 2008 at 06:46 PM
Holy Smokes Batman! This is fabulously awesome! The shadow is amazing... I kept reading and asking.. "how'd she do that, how'd she do that?" Ummm... drawing it.. by hand? Wow! Love it!
~Kendra
Posted by: Kendra - SCS:apigonfire | July 24, 2008 at 06:34 PM
I love this! The shadow is right on - so realistic. You did a fantastic job.
Posted by: Janet Sisk | July 24, 2008 at 06:24 PM
Beautiful card! The recipient will absolutely love it...I know that I would!!
Posted by: Val S | July 24, 2008 at 06:23 PM
excellent job shading - i am jealous!!!
Posted by: susan todd | July 24, 2008 at 06:10 PM
OMG -- are you kidding me?! GET OUT!! That shadow is AMAZING!!!
Love this card, too. Kudos!
Posted by: Julie (Joypup on SCS) | July 24, 2008 at 05:45 PM
I'll give you some lovin' ... Very fun card! I'm horrible about commenting, but I really do enjoy your card. Especially once you went to full feeds on google! Thanks for the inspiration!
Posted by: buzzy | July 24, 2008 at 05:44 PM
You did a fantastic job with this card...so elegant! You aced the shadow effect perfectly from what I can see, awesome job!
Posted by: Rita | July 24, 2008 at 05:43 PM
The orchid is beautifully colored...and the shadow is perfect.
Charmaine
Posted by: Charmaine | July 24, 2008 at 05:42 PM
Julie, very classy! Awesome coloring and shading, love your blog and information.Nan
Posted by: Nan | July 24, 2008 at 05:35 PM
Hi, I love the card and the shadowing. You really pulled it off. I'm going to get some of the water color paper -it really looks good. Keep the ideas coming!
Posted by: Leslie | July 24, 2008 at 05:29 PM
You should say to yourself " Did I do that"?
great job, almost looks real......
Posted by: Susie | July 24, 2008 at 05:26 PM
You should say to yourself.. 'DID I DO THAT'? great job, it looks real.
Posted by: Susie | July 24, 2008 at 05:23 PM
I love your coloring - especially on the pot!!
Posted by: Sherri | July 24, 2008 at 05:19 PM
Fabulous shadowing!!! Wow.
Posted by: Laura M. | July 24, 2008 at 05:15 PM
I love this card, Julie! I had fun painting orchids this year (you can see the result on http://angelafehr.com).
Fabriano is one of the papers I often use to paint on - I get the really thick 300# - and it is expensive but cheaper than Arches which is the gold standard of watercolor paper.
There's something about a deckle edge that I just love...
Posted by: Angela | July 24, 2008 at 05:14 PM
OMG! Fabulous!
Posted by: Holly | July 24, 2008 at 05:12 PM
Wow Julie!! This card is just stunning! I also could not figure out if the shadow was another stamp!
Simple & Stunning!
Neese
Posted by: Neese | July 24, 2008 at 05:09 PM
Great card....I was wondering if the shadow was part of the stamp! Great job on the shadowing!
Posted by: Alexis | July 24, 2008 at 05:07 PM
Your shadowing is GREAT! I know you were "pimping" for comments, but you deserve them. I actually had to remind myself that there wasn't a smaller, shadow stamp, and that you drew that in.
Posted by: Tamara | July 24, 2008 at 04:48 PM
I love it. I think it came out great. Beautiful.
Posted by: Diana Curtis | July 24, 2008 at 04:44 PM
You totally pulled it off. What a stunning card!!! I will be ordering this set (among others) after the release party tonight.
Posted by: Theresa | July 24, 2008 at 04:34 PM
WOW...I was looking at this and wondering how you got such a perfect shadow...this card is simply stunning! Your colouring on the orchid is so perfect...it looks real! It's so awesome that it's driven this long time lurker into commenting!! :)
Posted by: Kristie | July 24, 2008 at 04:14 PM
Awesome job on the shadow Julie...it was one of the first things I noticed..thinking to myself "How did she do that?"!! Beautiful card!
Posted by: Kelly S | July 24, 2008 at 04:13 PM
Very nice, Julie. I agree, it doesn't need more.
Greetings,
Ilse V.
Posted by: Ilse Vargas | July 24, 2008 at 04:06 PM